Clearing Space

I've got a piece that need design work, and need this pinable wall. But before I start, I need to clear the wall, and I want to remember what was there. My photos will serve as my notepad. It tells me where to start when I want to return to work on this. 
 

Someday It'll Return

I've said so long to "In the Weeds" for now. The Dairy Barn will travel this show for the next two years, and if you count the 7 months it's already been away, it'll be a three year absence. That is difficult to wrap your head around. But, at least I'll welcome the Quilt National 2021 work home later this summer.
 

Reflections of QN

If you want a true reflection of the work juried in to Quilt National '23, you would look at the awards group. 3 of the 12 awards featured works in solid color fabric (none purchase awards, I believe) in the field of 81 works of which 29 are mainly solid color fabric. My figures are estimates. 
 

More Stitches from QN '23

Clockwise from upper left Judy Martin, Dinah Sargeant, Susan Byrnes, and Susan Brubaker Knapp. The stitching decision, how to hold these three layers together, what mark to make, when it is enough, and so forth. All fascinated me at this Quilt National 2023 exhibition this weekend.
 

Stitching at Quilt National

 Ann Smith detailed figures in her work, and this detail shows her hand stitching. She doesn't use a sewing machine, and builds her work with used clothing and fabric. The effect speaks to her plain and serious manner in capturing people. 

Quilt National 2023

Made the drive to Athens, Ohio and the opening of Quilt National 2023. My piece is in great company, and looks swell hanging proud of the perimeter wall. There's lots of fresh new faces, wonderful explorations of fiber work, and of course friends to meet. Many I've met virtually, now in person!
 

Hot Tip Time

Thank you to Betsey for this fabulous tip. I always complain that I'm not going to wash out the spoon just to lid my thickened dyes. And Betsey tipped me off to her husband's clever "just drill a hole" solution. Now that I'm away for a few days, this is just the perfect solution. Dyes last weeks, just do a swatch!
 

Late Night

It's late, the full day is over, and I look back to Rite of Spring, the reinstalled work that was hanging around Studio 301. It was my zoom reunion backdrop (who needs virtual?) and a reminder that you can learn new techniques because it's an everchanging road. You have to.
 

Boring but Reality

I'm taking a printing break, so my hot water tank can go back to low. The dial is painted with white-out so I can see it, and this is about 140 degrees. The washer is steaming on it's hot setting. I believe that some washers regulate that hot water so it doesn't scald. Not mine. 

 

Printing 2023

I've three "away" printing spots, all delightful. July is in Coupeville, Washington. End of August is Madeline Island, Wisconsin; and November is Tahoe, Nevada. Spend a week printing fabric -- you'll never forget it! In person, live. 
 

More Putting and Taking

After a week away, it was high time to get back to the studio. Sundays are almost dead there, so I was happy to get in some solid time. And I left it looking much better then when I walked in. No clue yet what this is saying, but there is a bit of plant adoration going on. Hmmm.